Search Motels in Gabriola Island

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Gabriola Island. In the area, favorite places to visit include Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Motels often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. The Oceanside, a Coast Hotel is located 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Enjoy access to the spa services, and freebies including WiFi and parking. The Spot: Free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area are available during your stay. Central Gabriola Island is 7 mi (11.3 km) away. Departure Bay Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Oceanside Villas: Central Gabriola Island is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like pillowtop beds. Harbour Light Motel: 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from the heart of Gabriola Island. Enjoy access to the 4 coffee shops, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pequod Crescent Community Park, Queequeg Place Community Park, and Joyce Lockwood Community Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Company, and Brechin Lanes. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Silva Bay Marina, Elder Cedar Nature Reserve, and Page’s Resort & Marina.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Gabriola Island to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Gabriola Island are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Gabriola Island to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.